CANTON ‒ The Nutcracker Prince and Mouse King will soon battle again.

The Canton Ballet — which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year — will present the full-length production of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's holiday classic "The Nutcracker" at the Canton Palace Theatre on Dec. 5-7, with a special school matinee on Dec. 4.

“The Nutcracker is a joyful gift we share with our community each holiday season,” Jennifer Catazaro Hayward, executive artistic director of Canton Ballet, said in a prepared statement. “It’s a tradition that unites generations — families who once danced on this stage now watch their children do the same. This year’s performances are especially meaningful as we celebrate sixty years of excellence, creativity, and community.”

The Nutcracker will feature 180 pe

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